Lightning Programme Management Office Risk And Information Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated individual to work in the Programme Management Office (PMO) for the F-35 Lightning Programme, in Air Capability at Air Command, RAF High Wycombe. The PMO directly supports the Programme Director and Senior Responsible Owner of this complex programme to ensure successful delivery of this capability to the Front Line.

Following the MOD's defined standards and processes for project and Programme Management, this role will implement and share best practice within and outside the Lightning team, cohering risk, programme governance, assurance and Information management to best manage all programme information. The successful applicant will be required to apply best practice in support of the PMO Team Lead to implement the Programme battle rhythm and lead in the area of Information Management.
This role is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable PMO experience on a high profile Defence Programme.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

This post is part of the F-35 Lightning PMO, and is an integral post in this critical programme.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to gain valuable Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) experience across a complex programme, enhanced by on the job training opportunities that offer the ability to gain professional P3M qualifications.

As a member of the F-35 Lightning PMO Team, you will be actively involved in the scheduling, running and subsequent reporting from a variety of governance boards and working groups. This is a high profile programme and as such, no two days are the same. Responsibilities are varied and will include:

• Engage on a daily basis with the programme stakeholder communities to progress delivery and assist with the drafting, management and on-going version control of the necessary supporting P3M documentation and artefacts;
• Management of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities to ensure timely and accurate reporting in our internal reporting system, PARMIS;
• Participation in Learning from Experience and Continuous Improvement and Stakeholder management;
• Management of external Assurance activity and engagement with other government departments as part of the annual assurance process
• Implement the meeting battle rhythm by facilitating all key meetings, providing secretariat support to the wider team
  and recording actions and decisions to track to completion.
• Action the change control process to maintain version control of Programme defining information.
• Cover SEO responsibilities during periods of gapping or absence.

The successful candidate will ideally have some qualifications and experience in programme and/or project management although this is not essential. Training will be given where required. You will:

• Have sound written and oral communications skills (writing records of meeting and liaising with Stakeholders).
• Be a strong team player and be able to work supervised and independently.
• Experience of working with Sharepoint and MS Teams.
• Deliver outputs within acceptable time limits and to an established battle-rhythm. On occasion turn work around quickly to meet wider demands.
• Take a proactive approach, demonstrating flexibility and innovation when faced with challenges.
  
• Show commitment to personal development.
• Be able to work primarily from the office at RAF High Wycombe and occasionally from MOD Abbey Wood (Bristol) and RAF Marham; (expect 3 days per week) as well as from home.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Developing Self and Others
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• 8 public holidays per year plus an additional day for HM the King’s birthday.
• Flexi-time scheme available after qualifying period.
• Free car parking on-site.
• On site catering, gym and nursery facilities.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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Job contact :

Name :
Wg Cdr Laura Brown
Email :
laura.brown229@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email :
DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk